What you'll learn
- Explain how WHMIS works and who is responsible for what
- Read supplier labels and workplace labels correctly
- Use the 16 sections of a safety data sheet
- Identify the WHMIS pictograms and hazard classes
- Understand what changed in the amended Hazardous Products Regulations
- Know the difference between WHMIS education and site-specific training
Course overview
WHMIS is Canada's hazard communication standard. Workers who use or are exposed to hazardous products need WHMIS education so they can read labels, use safety data sheets and protect themselves.
This online course covers the general education part of WHMIS. It explains the roles of suppliers, employers and workers, how to read supplier and workplace labels, what each pictogram and hazard class means, and how to find what you need in a safety data sheet quickly.
The Hazardous Products Regulations were amended in December 2022 to align with a newer edition of the GHS, with the transition ending on December 14, 2025. The course explains the main changes so experienced workers can update their knowledge.
WHMIS also requires site-specific training on the products and procedures at your workplace, which your employer provides.
Course curriculum
Module 1: WHMIS basics
- What WHMIS is
- Roles of suppliers, employers and workers
- Federal and provincial rules
Module 2: Labels
- Supplier labels
- Workplace labels
- Laboratory and decanted products
Module 3: Hazard classes and pictograms
- Physical hazards
- Health hazards
- Reading pictograms
Module 4: Safety data sheets
- The 16 sections
- Finding information fast
- Keeping SDSs available
Module 5: Recent changes and safe practice
- What changed in the amended regulations
- Education versus site-specific training
- Final assessment
Who is this course for?
- Workers who use, store or handle hazardous products
- Supervisors in manufacturing, construction, cleaning, labs and warehouses
- Health and safety coordinators
- Anyone starting a job that involves chemicals
Prerequisites
No prior experience required. Lessons start from the basics and build towards practical application.
Assessment
Short quizzes throughout the course. Pass mark: 70%, with up to 3 attempts.
A Certificate of Completion from Charter Compliance Academy
Complete all lessons and score 70% or more in the final assessment, and your Certificate of Completion is issued instantly in your account. Issued by Charter Compliance Academy, it shows your name, the course title, the issue date and a unique certificate ID, as an A4 page you can print or save as PDF. Use it for your learning records and HR files, or share it with your employer or on LinkedIn. It records that you completed this on-demand online course; it is not a professional licence, designation or accreditation.
All course content is written and owned by Charter Compliance Academy, an independent provider of on-demand online courses. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by FINTRAC, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, any provincial ministry of labour, the WSIB, CCOHS or any other government body or standards organisation.
- 1Complete the lessons
- 2Pass the final (70%+)
- 3Get your Certificate of Completion
Frequently asked questions
Is this course enough for WHMIS compliance?
It covers WHMIS general education. Your employer must also provide site-specific training on the hazardous products and procedures at your workplace.
Does it cover the latest changes?
Yes. It explains the main changes from the December 2022 amendments to the Hazardous Products Regulations, whose transition period ended in December 2025.
How often should WHMIS be reviewed?
Many provinces require employers to review WHMIS education at least annually or when conditions change. Check the rules for your province.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes, a Certificate of Completion after you pass the final assessment.
Enrolling a team?
We offer company pricing with progress tracking for your staff and a Certificate of Completion for every learner.
